Four Benue Govt Officials, Consultants, Land In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N4.6B Fraud
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Four officials of the Benue State Government have landed themselves in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting N4.6 billion belonging to local government in the state. The EFCC has not issued an official statement to this effect, but a reliable source within the commission but preferred anonymity confirmed […]
Moscow Hosts Landmark Exhibition on Contemporary African Christianity
The exhibition of contemporary African art titled “Ardent/Non-Ardent Faith” officially opened on January 19, 2026, at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, drawing art lovers, scholars, and cultural diplomats into a powerful exploration of Christian spirituality in Africa. Intentionally timed to coincide with the Christian celebration of Epiphany, […]
Boat Mishap Claims Six Students In Benue As Security Agencies Comb River For Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Six students have died after a boat capsized at the Buruku crossing point in Buruku Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The incident happened on Sunday night when the students were returning to school. It was said that the students and other passengers were being ferried across the River Benue from […]
Edo Gov Issues Stern Warning To Contractors: Performance Will Be Yardstick For Future Jobs
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dished out stern warning to contractors handling road projects in the state, saying quality, speed, and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects would be yardstick for securing more contracts in the state. He said that government does not owe allegiance to any contractor […]
Trump Recall Ends Mills’ Brief Tenure as US Ambassador to Nigeria
Richard Mills has officially concluded his tenure as the United States Ambassador to Nigeria following a sweeping diplomatic recall ordered by President Donald Trump that affected dozens of US missions worldwide. In a statement posted on Tuesday, the United States Mission in Nigeria confirmed that Mills’ last day in office was Friday. Mills, who was […]
Goods Worth Millions Lost as Fire Ravages Computer Village Building in Ikeja
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that the blaze erupted around 1:55 a.m., prompting an immediate activation of the state’s emergency response system from its Command and Control Centre in Alausa.
Pregnant Woman Gives Birth in Captivity After Husband’s Murder by Bandits in Plateau
The tragedy unfolded in Kyaram community, Garga district, Kanam Local Government Area, when armed gunmen stormed the family’s home in the early hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026, shot Umar Rufa’i dead, and abducted his wife and daughter to an unknown location.
Lagos Launches 2026 BECE E-Registration as Schools Go Fully Digital
Coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board (LSEB), the online exercise will run from Monday, January 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026, eliminating the need for physical visits to the board’s office by school administrators.
Group Pledges Support For Edo Govt’s Anti-Kidnapping Crusade
The group’s Acting Converner, Idonuan Agbonlua disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists in Benin.
Lagos Assembly Endorses Demolition of Buildings Amid Makoko Protests
The endorsement came from Mr Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday. Ogundipe, who represents Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-01, emphasized that the demolitions target hazardous and unauthorized buildings, particularly in areas like Oworonsoki and Makoko.